Wearable and implantable diagnostic monitors in early assessment of atrial tachyarrhythmia burden

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the cause of substantial direct patient morbidity and a frequent cause of emergency room visits. Even when asymptomatic, AF remains a major cause of stroke, particularly among the elderly. As the risk of both AF and stroke increase with age, the importance of AF-related stroke is growing as a result of demographic shifts in many countries. Oral anticoagulation is highly effective at preventing stroke due to AF; …